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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center SPORE in Breast Cancer funding opportunities
Apr. 16, 2021—The overall goal of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center SPORE in Breast Cancer is to conduct collaborative, multidisciplinary and mechanism-based translational research that will have the highest possible impact for women and men with or at risk for breast cancer. The VICC SPORE in Breast Cancer announces Developmental Research Program and Career Enhancement Program funding opportunities.
Discovery Sciences Emerging Scholars Lecture: Sonya Neal April 23
Apr. 16, 2021—Sonya Neal, assistant professor at the University of California–San Diego, will discuss “Rhomboid Pseudoprotease Dfm1’s Role in ERADicating Multi-Spanning Membrane Substrates” on Friday, April 23, at noon CT. It is the next School of Medicine Basic Sciences Discovery Science Emerging Scholars Lecture.
Racaniello to give keynote address May 6 at 2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium
Apr. 16, 2021—Vincent Racaniello, Higgins Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University Medical Center, will deliver the keynote address at the 2021 ASPIRE Career Symposium hosted by the Vanderbilt BRET Office of Career Development. Racaniello's virtual talk will be on Thursday, May 6, at 7 p.m. CT.
Leadership in the time of COVID-19 panel to feature VUSN alumni April 28
Apr. 16, 2021—The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Alumni Speaker Series will present “Leadership in the Time of Coronavirus: Stories from the Top” on Wednesday, April 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. CT.
Control is the Goal blood pressure management program begins May 6
Apr. 16, 2021—As a participant in Control is the Goal, you will receive a weekly online six-week module. Learn more and enroll now.
Join the Active in April step challenge; registration ends April 21
Apr. 16, 2021—Get active in April with Health Plus. Show us how you are staying active in the month of April and win big.
Vanderbilt Microbiome Initiative offers analytics boot camp May 17
Apr. 16, 2021—The Vanderbilt Microbiome Initiative’s annual boot camp series will introduce participants to an analytical and experimental workflow and web-based visual tools to study and investigate the microbiome. Workshop II in the series is scheduled for Monday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation – Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education
Apr. 15, 2021—Vanderbilt University may submit one letter of inquiry as lead institution to the Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education program from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Dementia care options discussed at virtual event April 21
Apr. 14, 2021—Join Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty Jennifer Kim and Kanah May Lewallen for information about dementia care assisted living considerations, choosing a nursing home, community resources and safety measures for the home. The discussion will be on Wednesday, April 21, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Documentary on bowling team’s path to 2007 NCAA Championship debuts on SEC Network April 12
Apr. 11, 2021—The next documentary in the SEC Storied series is "Vandy Rolls," the story of Vanderbilt University’s path to the 2007 NCAA Championship in women’s bowling, the school’s first national title in any sport. The 30-minute film debuts at 8 p.m. CT on Monday, April 12, on the SEC Network.
‘Are We Closing the Race/Ethnicity Gap in ASD Identification and Outcome?’ April 28
Apr. 11, 2021—The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (VKC TRIAD) is partnering with Meharry Medical College’s Department of Pediatrics to host a special virtual lecture on Wednesday, April 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. CT.
Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 Breast Cancer Alliance Young Investigator Grants
Apr. 11, 2021—Vanderbilt University may submit two applications for the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) Young Investigator Grants. The mission of the BCA is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.